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MAY 1, 1865, GREENSBORO PAROLE OF THOMAS J. CLAXTON, 13th TENNESSEE AND 2nd CONSOLIDATED TENNESSEE: SAW ACTION FROM SHILOH THROUGH THE CAROLINAS

MAY 1, 1865, GREENSBORO PAROLE OF THOMAS J. CLAXTON, 13th TENNESSEE AND 2nd CONSOLIDATED TENNESSEE: SAW ACTION FROM SHILOH THROUGH THE CAROLINAS

Excellent condition, scarce May 1, 1865, parole for Tennessee Confederate Thomas J. Claxton, who served in Co. A, 13th Tennessee from December 1861 to the surrender in 1865, with the regiment at the… (1300-61). Learn More »

TEN CENTS NOTE FROM “VILLAGE OF DUNKIRK”, NY, 1862

TEN CENTS NOTE FROM “VILLAGE OF DUNKIRK”, NY, 1862

Smaller note measuring approximately 5.25” x 2” and dated November 1, 1862. A nice clean note with oval portrait of George Washington. Very fine and readable printed text. Hand numbered (2910) in… (2025-2405). Learn More »

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SOUTH CAROLINA 1855 $10 BILL SIGNED BY FUTURE CONFEDERATE GENERAL CLEMENT STEVENS

SOUTH CAROLINA 1855 $10 BILL SIGNED BY FUTURE CONFEDERATE GENERAL CLEMENT STEVENS

An original piece of Southern money, being a $10 bill from the Planters & Mechanics Bank of South Carolina. A spread-winged eagle is at center. Dated 6 Sept. 1855. Plate C. Serial number 30 in… (825-133). Learn More »

REMARKABLE LETTER FROM USS FOREST ROSE – NEAR FORT DERUSSEY, LA – EX-COCO COLLECTION

REMARKABLE LETTER FROM USS FOREST ROSE – NEAR FORT DERUSSEY, LA – EX-COCO COLLECTION

In February 1864, six-year-old James V. Johnston visited his father, Captain John V. Johnston, aboard the USS Forest Rose gunboat on the Mississippi River’s peaceful waters. As the boat approached… (1300-96). Learn More »

1851 ADVERTISEMENT – MISSISSIPPI VALLEY PANORAMIC PAINTING, ANTHROPOLOGICAL LECTURES, AND NATIVE INTEREST EVENTS – EX-COCO COLLECTION

1851 ADVERTISEMENT – MISSISSIPPI VALLEY PANORAMIC PAINTING, ANTHROPOLOGICAL LECTURES, AND NATIVE INTEREST EVENTS – EX-COCO COLLECTION

"Monumental grandeur of the Mississippi Valley: now exhibiting for a short time" refers to an 1851 advertisement for a large-scale panorama painting by I. J. Egan, based on drawings by Professor M. W.… (1300-104). Learn More »

GROUP OF LETTERS AND COVERS WITH SOUENIR CONFEDERATE NOTE – WRITTEN TO CAPTAIN ALBERT DAY, 20th MICHIGAN (EX-COCO COLLECTION)

GROUP OF LETTERS AND COVERS WITH SOUENIR CONFEDERATE NOTE – WRITTEN TO CAPTAIN ALBERT DAY, 20th MICHIGAN (EX-COCO COLLECTION)

Albert Day resided in Ann Arbor, MI when he enlisted at 22 years old. Enlisted on 8/15/1862 and on 8/16/1862, he mustered into "H" Co. Michigan 20th Infantry.  He was obviously a capable individual,… (1300-98). Learn More »

NOTE WRITTEN BY SIGNER OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE: BENJAMIN HARRISON

NOTE WRITTEN BY SIGNER OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE: BENJAMIN HARRISON

12.5 inches by just under 1 inch; paper is mounted on backing to support it. This document is likely from a ledger or journal. It reads: “1771 Dr. Mr. William Palfrey in acct current with Benj.… (1305-02). Learn More »

GROUP OF OLD POSTCARDS FROM CASTINE, MAINE

GROUP OF OLD POSTCARDS FROM CASTINE, MAINE

Offered here are 11 old postcards from Castine, Maine. Eight cards feature the “Historic Signs” of Castine, being pictures of sign boards that were positioned around the area to point out… (236-1122). Learn More »

1767 LEGAL DOCUMENT SIGNED BY JOHN MORTON (DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE SIGNER) AS SHERIFF OF CHESTER COUNTY, PA

1767 LEGAL DOCUMENT SIGNED BY JOHN MORTON (DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE SIGNER) AS SHERIFF OF CHESTER COUNTY, PA

John Morton (1725 – April 1, 1777) was a farmer, surveyor, and jurist from Pennsylvania and a Founding Father of the United States. As a delegate to the Continental Congress during… (1305-03). Learn More »

CLIPPED SIGNATURE OF JAMES WILSON, SIGNER OF DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE & CONSTITUTION

CLIPPED SIGNATURE OF JAMES WILSON, SIGNER OF DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE & CONSTITUTION

James Wilson (September 14, 1742 – August 21, 1798) was born in Scotland, and after coming to America became a “Founding Father”, legal scholar, jurist, and statesman. He served as… (1305-05). Learn More »

“THE ZOUAVE DEFENDER” PATRIOTIC ENVELOPE

“THE ZOUAVE DEFENDER” PATRIOTIC ENVELOPE

Civil War era correspondence between camp and home was most important. To encourage patriotism and keep morale up, patriotic themed sheet paper and envelopes were produced and commonly… (236-1193). Learn More »

1862 FULL PAGE SKETCH OF PICKET SHELTER NEAR ARLINGTON HOUSE FROM 9TH MASSACHUSETTS BATTERY ARTIST RICHARD HOLLAND

1862 FULL PAGE SKETCH OF PICKET SHELTER NEAR ARLINGTON HOUSE FROM 9TH MASSACHUSETTS BATTERY ARTIST RICHARD HOLLAND

Page meas. approx. 9.75 x 6.50 inches and contains a single drawing of a lean-to in the woods. The view is looking toward the inside of the lean-to showing the interior branch supports and how it is… (205-185). Learn More »

GETTYSBURG SKETCH OF THE JACOB SWISHER FARM BY 9TH MASS BATTERY VETERAN & ARTIST RICHARD HOLLAND

GETTYSBURG SKETCH OF THE JACOB SWISHER FARM BY 9TH MASS BATTERY VETERAN & ARTIST RICHARD HOLLAND

This full page black and white sketch was done looking north at the farmhouse of Jacob Swisher on the Taneytown Road. The house is located just south of the Artillery Ridge Campground. Sketch meas.… (205-186). Learn More »

$950.00
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21st MISSOURI LETTER – PVT. MATTHEW SCOFIELD – 21st MISSOURI, PRE-RED RIVER CAMPAIGN WITH EXCELLENT COMBAT CONTENT (EX-COCO COLLECTION

21st MISSOURI LETTER – PVT. MATTHEW SCOFIELD – 21st MISSOURI, PRE-RED RIVER CAMPAIGN WITH EXCELLENT COMBAT CONTENT (EX-COCO COLLECTION

Matt’s residence was not recorded when he enlisted on 10/25/1861 as a Private.  He mustered in that same day into Company K of the 1st Missouri NE Home Guard, later to become an element of the… (1300-95). Learn More »

AUGUST, 1862 CONFEDERATE DISCHARGE – PVT. JOHN MCCOLLUM, 3rd ARKANSAS – EX COCO-COLLECTION

AUGUST, 1862 CONFEDERATE DISCHARGE – PVT. JOHN MCCOLLUM, 3rd ARKANSAS – EX COCO-COLLECTION

This scarce subtype of document served as a record of the honorable discharge of Pvt. John McCollum of Company F, 3rd Arkansas Infantry. He enlisted on September 17th, 1861 for a term of 1 year, and… (1300-85). Learn More »

“GETTYSBURG NATIONAL PARK VIEWS” BOOKLET BY MUMPER AND MILLER

“GETTYSBURG NATIONAL PARK VIEWS” BOOKLET BY MUMPER AND MILLER

This is a landscape booklet that measures 10” x 8”. Pages are filled with black & white photographs with concise captions. No lengthy narrative text. Published by J.I. Mumper, Battlefield… (2025-2115). Learn More »

RENOWNED NURSE, SALLIE MYERS, FRAMED LETTER TO “MR. RUSSELL” SIX WEEKS POST BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG - You need not thank me for what I have done as it was a privilege for me to do anything for our soldiers and their friends

RENOWNED NURSE, SALLIE MYERS, FRAMED LETTER TO “MR. RUSSELL” SIX WEEKS POST BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG - You need not thank me for what I have done as it was a privilege for me to do anything for our soldiers and their friends

Here we have a rarely seen letter written by one of the most well-known Gettysburg nurses in the battle’s history, Sallie Myers. She writes of her recollections giving some vivid details of what… (236-1202). Learn More »

RARE 1865 PASS FOR PAROLED PRISONER – JOHN HARE, ASHBY’S HORSE ARTILLERY

RARE 1865 PASS FOR PAROLED PRISONER – JOHN HARE, ASHBY’S HORSE ARTILLERY

7 ¾” x 3 ½” imprinted form filled out in ink; dated Lynchburg, Virginia, April 13, 1865.  The bearer, John Hare of Carter’s Artillery Battery, “a Paroled prisoner of the Army of the… (1300-65). Learn More »

EXTRAORDINARY 123rd NY BATTLE LETTER – BREASTWORKS, NEAR ATLANTA – EX-GREG COCO COLLECTION

EXTRAORDINARY 123rd NY BATTLE LETTER – BREASTWORKS, NEAR ATLANTA – EX-GREG COCO COLLECTION

The venerable 123rd New York was one of those East meets West regiments that saw the elephant in both major theaters. Sergeant Rice Bull of Company D can certainly attest to that, having been wounded… (1300-93). Learn More »

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A RARE PRINTED AND FILLED IN PAROLE FOR PVT. G. W. BURT OF COMPANY A, 16TH ARKANSAS

A RARE PRINTED AND FILLED IN PAROLE FOR PVT. G. W. BURT OF COMPANY A, 16TH ARKANSAS

Field press printed parole filled in with the information of G.W. Burt of Company A, 16th Arkansas dated July 12, 1863, only four days after the Confederates surrendered Port Hudson to Banks. The… (1300-60). Learn More »


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IDENTIFIED ISSUE RED BLANKET OF THEODORE P. BOWKER 13th MASSACHUSETTS - DIED OF WOUNDS AT ANTIETAM!

This is a rare, early-war, identified Massachusetts issue red blanket carried by a soldier in the 13th Massachusetts who was wounded at Antietam on Sept. 17, 1862, and died of those wounds at a U.S. hospital at Rappahannock Station on November 12.… (490-7138). Learn More »

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